Devouring Evil Martial Arts, Eliminating Demons from All Heavens

Chapter 248 A drink and a peck

The fact that Guan Yu's head was buried outside Luoyang is historically verifiable, as people throughout history have built temples there to worship him.

However, Yu Ji's body, let alone more than a thousand years ago, even when he had just died, it is said that his body disappeared in broad daylight.

The fact that Cao's men were able to find Yu Ji's corpse and cause trouble shows they must have put in a lot of effort.

"I'll send this message back to headquarters in a bit, and they'll handle the negotiations with Jiangdong."

Huo Ming said, "The main person in charge of this matter is the Holy Maiden of the Five Witches Sect, who is also a distant niece of the Cao family. The Holy Maiden played an indispensable role in the initial connection between the Cao family and the Five Witches Sect."

"Yuan Li doesn't know exactly where this Holy Maiden is conducting her business, but since she wants to curse Sun Feng'an, the eldest son of the Sun family."

"Yu Ji's body and the altar used for the curse must have been placed in the same city as the Sun family's residence."

That's the Sun family's core territory; letting them mobilize their own manpower to investigate would definitely be the most effective approach.

Chu Tianshu asked curiously, "Your reputation in Jiangdong is quite good. What is the relationship between the Han family and the Sun brothers?"

"After all, there is a connection between them. Strictly speaking, the governor and his family were also following in the footsteps of the old master Sun in making revolution, unlike the Cao family, who joined the Beiyang Army from the beginning, changed sides with the wind, and stole the fruits of their labor."

Huo Ming held the bowl of porridge, pondered for a moment, and said, "Nominally speaking, we fully support their work, and they have repeatedly voiced their support for our fight."

"However, power and position can be tempting."

"In the future, our land will eventually be unified. When that time comes, who will prevail? Whether it's the Han government or Jiangdong, there will be people vying for power, and war might break out..."

As Huo Ming finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Chu Tianshu, and he suddenly smiled.

"However, given our current momentum, if all goes well, a peaceful resolution is still very possible in the future."

The Han government never expected to be able to take over the territory in western Henan so quickly.

Having thwarted two previous operations by the capital, the region in western Henan is clearly showing signs of establishing a firm foothold.

Jiangdong was bound to have a competitive spirit.

But what if the Han government's influence extends right to their doorstep?

Unlike the fierce confrontation with the Cao family, there was no major conflict between the two sides.

At that point, the chances of Jiangdong yielding will naturally skyrocket.

Chu Tianshu smiled knowingly, finished his porridge, and was about to get another bowl.

Suddenly, a loud chorus of sobs came from the hospital ward.

At first, it was just a few people wailing loudly, but later it was dozens of people crying together.

The cries were so heart-wrenching that they could probably be heard not only in the prison area, but also on the two or three streets outside.

"What happened?"

Chu Tianshu took two steps and gracefully descended, landing in the courtyard.

In the courtyard, the jars and dregs of medicine that broke during the midnight exorcism of the plague god had not yet been cleaned up.

But the bitterness of the medicine dregs seemed far less intense than the anguish of the cries at that moment.

The dozen or so apprentices from the pharmacy who were helping out also helped deliver the meals. At this moment, some of them were still holding bowls of porridge, looking completely bewildered.

“We didn’t do anything. We were just delivering porridge to them as usual. We saw someone who seemed to be crying, so we asked them a couple of questions.”

"It would have been better if we hadn't asked. Once we did, the person's crying suddenly became much louder, and then everyone started crying."

The pharmacy apprentice exclaimed in panic, "This...this couldn't be some new, strange disease, could it? A contagious crying disease?"

Chu Tianshu recognized the crying as having a strong voice. He looked around but did not detect any signs of evil spirits.

"What kind of crying disorder is this?"

Chu Tianshu realized what he meant and said, "It should be that their memories are starting to return."

Adults may not cry as much as children, but it depends on what happens.

At its peak, Luoyang Prison housed several thousand people, but in the end, only these seventy-seven remained.

Their lives here are likely a nightmare, every day and night, every inch and every sound.

When the plague god possessed half of their bodies to refine evil poison, their consciousness was already clouded, like walking corpses, and they were unaware of fear or sorrow.

Now that memories and emotions are gradually returning, there will naturally be a cathartic release.

"It's a good thing to cry it out, otherwise it would be even worse to hold it in."

Chu Tianshu said it was a good thing, but hearing the crying, he lost his appetite and put the bowl aside.

Huo Minggang had just followed when he heard Chu Tianshu speak.

"Xiao Huo, now that you've taken over the work so well, Liu Xueya, you can die now, right?"

Although his tone was calm, the murderous intent he exuded had been brewing for a long time.

Huo Ming pondered for a moment and said, "If you want to take action, the next two days will suffice."

Chu Tianshu looked at the patients and said, "I want to take them with me to see the patients, and even let them do the work themselves."

Huo Ming, however, looked hesitant.

“I checked the files of these 77 survivors who were imprisoned. Although some of them were arrested for protesting in the streets, they never had the chance to see Liu Xueya.”

"They probably don't have a deep understanding of the fact that their pain stems from the Liu Xueya incident."

"Even if you suddenly take them to kill, they may not be able to appreciate the ease of revenge."

Chu Tianshu fell silent for a moment.

That's right, the most important thing for these patients right now is to rest.

Huo Ming advised, "On the contrary, this prison itself carries too many painful memories for them. Now, instead of worrying about infection, let's transfer them out as soon as possible."

Chu Tianshu took a deep breath.

"That makes sense. Xiao Huo, you have a lot of work experience."

Chu Tianshu's gaze shifted to the dregs of the medicine on the ground. Even after enduring immense suffering, medicinal herbs might not fully release their medicinal properties.

The piles of dregs at the base of the wall still contain a lot of medicinal properties, but continuing to use them would be counterproductive, so they were abandoned.

However, Chu Tianshu, having recently gained the power of the True Understanding of Nan Hua, naturally viewed these medicinal dregs differently.

"Nanhua!"

He stretched out his hand, his five fingers spread wide, vaguely covering the area at the base of the wall.

The fragments of the earthenware pot trembled slightly, and a large number of brownish-red and a few green specks of light floated out from the dregs of medicine.

The dregs of the medicine dried and weathered rapidly, turning into dust.

Chu Tianshu used one hand to guide the points of light, took a step in the air, and flew onto the roof.

Within minutes, he arrived at the place where Liu Xueya was being held under house arrest.

It was still in Liu Xueya's mansion.

Aside from the presence of underground organizations and Chenjiagou people guarding the entrance, the area is tranquil, with spacious houses, ornate carvings, and a very pleasant lifestyle.

The guards had just seen Chu Tianshu land in the courtyard when they felt a strong gust of air burst open the door.

Liu Xueya was pacing restlessly in her room when she suddenly looked up and saw this scene, and was so shocked that she backed away.

“I have cooperated with you in everything. My more than 10,000 acres of fertile land, more than 680 houses, money exchange, pawnshop, and mill.”

"I've given you all my soldiers, gold, and silver treasures, just spare my life."

Liu Xueya leaned against the bookshelf and said miserably, "This is the only life I have left."

Chu Tianshu stepped into the room, holding a ball of light in his right hand.

"It sounds like General Liu is indeed in a terrible state, a truly horrific one."

Chu Tianshu's lips twitched slightly as he said, "Don't worry, look, I haven't even drawn my sword. Obviously, I don't intend to chop you into hundreds of pieces like your master did."

Liu Xueya asked in surprise and doubt: "Then you..."

"It's just a bowl of medicine for you."

Chu Tianshu waved his hand, and the ball of light shot into Liu Xueya's body as fast as a gun.

Liu Xueya's expression changed instantly, and she covered her throat with both hands.

The light entered his chest, but he only felt a terrible bitter taste rising from his throat to the top of his head.

If the bitterness were to actually rush out from the top of the head, that would be fine, but just as the bitterness reached the top of the head, it was swept back up.

Bang! !

Liu Xueya knelt on the ground, banging her head against the ground, her hand covering her throat.

He looked extremely nauseous, but couldn't even make a dry heaving sound.

When that bitter taste rushed into his body, it felt as if it had completely drained him.

An empty shell can't possibly produce anything.

As the saying goes, every medicine has some degree of toxicity. The dregs of medicine contain many medicinal materials that have undergone special formulation and refining to bring out the beneficial effects and retain the harmful side as much as possible.

Moreover, Chu Tianshu's medicine was derived from the True Explanation of Nan Hua, which extracted all the medicinal properties from the dregs.

This medicinal power, once delivered, has become a strange poison.

Even a body long modified by the aura of the plague god cannot withstand the myriad reactions caused by this strange poison.

Liu Xueya's body quickly broke out in a large number of red rashes. She rolled to the ground, her eyes turned white, and her lips turned purple. Just now, when she was covering her throat, she suddenly started covering her lower abdomen.

The ten fingernails on those hands were turning blue at an almost visible speed.

The guards at the gate were stunned.

Especially the people from Chenjiagou, who had witnessed Liu Xueya's kung fu before, never imagined that such torturous methods existed in the world, which even such masters could not withstand.

In fact, the number of reactions Liu Xueya is experiencing now only reflects the number of severe illnesses that the seventy-seven patients had back then.

Because of excessive internal heat, it is necessary to reduce the heat and clear away the fire; because of pus oozing from the skin, it is necessary to reduce inflammation and relieve pain; because the soul is invaded by evil spirits, causing sleepless nights, it may even be necessary to add a little cinnabar...

They need these medications because they all have corresponding illnesses.

Therefore, Chu Tianshu extracted these medicinal properties and applied them to Liu Xueya.

One drink and one peck, could it be a predestined decision.

There are thousands of medicines in the world, but they can save the body but not the mind.

The only true remedy that can serve as a warning to the world is retribution, which is carried out through human action.

"Your constitution is indeed quite good; you haven't died yet. Well then, enjoy yourself here."

Chu Tianshu stared coldly for a few seconds, his anger subsided, and he turned and left. With a flick of his sleeves, a gust of wind slammed the door shut.

This Liu Xueya was a waste of resources, and that resource has already been used up. Judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem like someone who could become an evil spirit after death.

But his master hasn't finished using it yet.

Chu Tianshu summoned the token.

【Zhongping Plague God (Rainbow Half-Body):】
The world is a great prison. All beings are impure, their bodies and minds are impure, and they suffer from the seven turbidities, from which there is nowhere to escape.

Characteristics: First, the aura of ghosts and gods can communicate with the instinctive fears of ordinary living beings, possessing and intimidating them with ease.

Second, the seven turbidities are combined and refined. The seven turbidities are infused into the sacrificial offerings to create an evil poison that undergoes countless transformations and metamorphosis, becoming increasingly potent with each refinement.

Besides the Plague God, there's also the Hundred-Year-Old Fire Demon, the Gold-Eating Beast Mask...

Chu Tianshu checked the potential of the Nine-Nine Tribulation Ash Sword Manual, selected the characteristics of the Plague God's half-body, and used these evil spirits to further optimize it after practicing them together.

(End of this chapter)